Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce1-1cf4-70c5-b089-f4f57c5471bb/critical-raw-materials-innovation-sprint-aprogramme awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Critical Raw Materials Innovation Sprint ​Programme [Centre for Process Innovation Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/centre-for-process-innovation-limited) Often single bidder Estimated value £100,000 Published 22 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 15 Jul 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The aim of this sprint program is to encourage the development of new manufacturing technologies for the critical materials supply chain. Through collaboration with partners in the UK and India, several challenges have been identified. Your project can focus on one or more of the following: - Improved processes in terms of selectivity, carbon footprint, reduced complexity, or reduced cost for: Extraction of metals from ore bodies or mine tailings. Extraction of materials from end-of-life sources (including but not limited to battery black mass / magnets, electronic devices) Application of existing technologies developed in one application to new market segments in critical materials, for example but not limited to improved separation or extraction processes for rare earth elements. Methods for efficient extraction or recycling of less economically favourable materials for example but not limited to: battery graphite - ability to tailor properties for battery application/achieve purities > 99% extraction of metals from tailings with low metal content. Screening of alternative materials to reduce dependence on critical raw materials. Early-stage evaluation of processes including Technoeconomic analysis, life cycle assessment, or through use of digital approaches. ## CPV classification Information technology services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58faafcf-83bd-43b8-bfd7-3ac15de2396b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Centre for Process Innovation Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/centre-for-process-innovation-limited) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster)